Democratic Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped in August while repairing a damaged campaign sign. She filed a police report with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 31 and says she is speaking out to support sexual assault survivors. Greene-Placentia, who is running for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, said her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.
NYTimes – US Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she is sharing her story in order to fight for victims of sexual assault This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault. A congressional candidate in Arizona says she was attacked and raped in August while trying to repair one of her damaged campaign signs. Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organiz…
Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running to represent Arizona's 8th Congressional District, has filed a police report about the August incident.
BBC News – World NYTimes – US Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she is sharing her story in order to fight for victims of sexual assault This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault. A congressional candidate in Arizona says she was attacked and raped in August while trying to repair one of her damaged campaign signs. Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organiz…
NPR – Politics A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired by the Trump administration Department of Justice in July 2025. Comey sued the DOJ, claiming her dismissal was illegal. The judge noted she had worked on high-profile cases and received stellar reviews. The ruling adds to concerns about politically motivated firings at the DOJ.
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" television series and in several films, has died at age 90. His representative confirmed he died at his home in North Hollywood. Former co-star George Takei mourned his death in a Facebook post on Monday.
NPR – Politics President Trump intensified anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, portraying him as a national-security threat and questioning his loyalty to the United States. El-Sayed, who is running for the US Senate, responded to the attacks, which were made at a Michigan rally with the midterm elections approaching.
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